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The Sizzle Lean Show

The Sizzle Lean Show

Hosted by: Karen Dougherty

Open discussion about anything Health and Wellness

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Beyond the Scale: Alexis on Losing 75lbs and Finding Herself Again

  75 Pounds Down: Alexis Opens Up About the Surprising Emotional Side of GLP-1 Weight Loss Seven and a half months after beginning her GLP-1 journey, Alexis has lost an incredible 75 pounds, but this conversation goes...
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A Deep Dive with Susan Harris into the Birth of The Firm & the VHS Fitness Era

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Harris, one of the original instructors behind The Firm, the groundbreaking workout series that changed the way women exercised in the 80s and 90s. Susan shares how her classical...
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Fall Reset: Feeling Amazing at 60 & Getting Back on Track

This episode is your fall wellness reset, a cozy, confident conversation about embracing aging, rebuilding routines, and feeling strong at any stage of life. Karen shares why fall feels like a “second New Year,” how...
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Body Shaming: Why We Do It, Why It Hurts, and How We Break FREE

Body shaming has become so normalized that most of us don’t even notice when we’re doing it to others or to ourselves.  In this episode, I break down what body shaming actually is, how it shows up in everyday...
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A Quick Magnesium Deep Dive

This episode starts with an easy‑to‑understand breakdown of Magnesium - what it does, why it matters, and how to choose the right type without getting overwhelmed.  We talk about sleep, recovery, stress, muscle...
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What’s REALLY Stopping You from Starting? (Hint: It’s Not Laziness)

Why do so many people say they want to get healthy, yet never actually begin?  In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest mysteries in fitness:  why people spend hours researching workouts, buying equipment,...
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Alcohol & Fitness: The Good, The Bad, and The Real

In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about alcohol, the benefits, the downsides, and the real science behind how it affects your body, your fitness, and your overall well‑being. I share my own...
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Sand, Sweat & SPF: Your Summer Wellness Guide

This week, we’re diving into the real science behind summer fitness, the stuff nobody tells you, but everyone feels. From why workouts feel harder in the heat, to the secret leg‑day hiding in your beach walk, to...
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Micro‑Joys of Fitness: The Mini-Moments That Keep Us Coming Back for More

In this episode, we’re celebrating the micro‑joys of fitness... the tiny, humorous moments that make showing up feel a little easier, happier, and way more human. From the first sip of protein drink, smoothie, or even...
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Aging Out Loud: Why Getting Older Is Truly a Gift

Aging isn’t meant to be a decline...it’s a reveal. In this episode, I share why turning 60 isn’t something I’m dreading, but something I am super proud of! From emotional strength to physical resilience, from deeper...
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“I’ll Start Monday” and Other Fitness Lies We Tell Ourselves!

In this episode, we’re breaking down the lies we tell ourselves. The tiny stories and big excuses that keep us stuck. From “I’ll start Monday” to “I don’t need to stretch,” we’re calling out the classics with humor...
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Too Many Decisions: The Real Reason Fitness and Wellness Can Feel So Hard

In this episode, I break down why wellness feels so overwhelming at times and why it has nothing to do with discipline or motivation. It’s cognitive load. When your brain is juggling too many decisions, even simple...
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